Learn to love yourself

Date 14 July 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
The thing about insecurities is that they magnify the more you live with them, unless you learn to deal with them. What we feel about ourselves and how those insecurities make us feel need to be addressed. Comparing our ‘own show reel’ to that of someone else will only highlight…
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Cultivating Equanimity

Date 11 July 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Finding calm in our chaotic world isn’t always easy, particularly when we are continually compounded by news and decisions taken that are made for us, but not always in our best interest. Instead, we may live in a state of reactivity, trying to control the very things that control us.…
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Masks Save Lives

Date 7 July 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
I should have put out a feature page today, but this was an important but difficult blog that I felt I needed to write. Questioning our lives Like others I am sure, I am beginning to question if our lives will ever be the same again. It’s a ...
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Book versed or Intuitive?

Date 5 July 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
When we are book versed, we’re more likely to judge others on what they choose to do with the information we give them. When we’re insightful, or we use our intuition to source information, we’re more likely to pass that ...
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Politics, Brexit and Covid-19

Date 2 July 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
I don’t run from my thoughts; I deal with them. I also don’t like to write about politics, in fact it’s the opposite, but if politics is beginning to affect my mental health in my every day, then I’m left with no choice. Not talking about these ...
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Experiences and Memories

Date 30 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Daniel Kahneman is an Israeli psychologist and economist most famous for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making, for which he was awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Kahneman ...
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Anxiety and feeling overwhelmed

Date 26 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Success doesn’t replace trauma. Neither does it mend your growing up struggles and things can become overwhelming when we least expect. Situations can change quickly, but situations that continue, can seem like they last a ...
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The Psychology of Expectations

Date 22 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
Expectations are things you want to achieve, or things you believe life should grant you. Society and institutions, have a habit of placing expectations on us. Placing Expectations When we’re small, institutions like school ...
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Exposed to different elements

Date 18 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
"Mental health is the umbrella term used to describe “a state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ...
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Wilful Behaviour

Date 15 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
We would have to have our eyes closed not to see someone that presents with wilful behaviour. Even if it’s not obvious at first, it quickly becomes obvious and is often difficult to avoid. When it happens in families, it’s more difficult ...
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Covid-19 Precautionary Measures

Date 11 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
According to scientists Covid-19 is here to stay. If you’re still having to self-isolate 15 months into our first lockdown because you are high risk and those you share your home with are having to go out, there are things you can remember ...
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Consumerism and Global Issues

Date 7 June 2021
Author Ilana Estelle
In recent years I have become increasingly aware of and concerned about the impact that we are having on our environment and have taken a wider interest in that in addition to exploring and writing about other lifestyle issues ...
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